US government shutdown enters second week

US government shutdown enters second week

(VOVworld) - Washington is no closer to ending the federal government shutdown, which entered its second week Monday, as Democrats remain unmoved by refocused GOP efforts to reach a broader budget...
Hum hamlet in Son La develops community-based tourism

Hum hamlet in Son La develops community-based tourism

(VOVworld) – Ethnic minority people in Son La province have developed community-based tourism by promoting local cultural values and traditions. Hum hamlet of Thai ethnic minority people in Chieng Xom commune,...
Enhanced Vietnam-France ties

Enhanced Vietnam-France ties

(VOVworld) - Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung left Hanoi on Monday for a three-day official visit to France. The visit is of great historic significance as it creates a firm...
Unique Cham tower in Vietnam

Unique Cham tower in Vietnam

(VOVworld) – The Cham tower of the ancient Champa Kingdom is typical of Hindu architecture. In Vietnam, there are about 50 Cham towers scattered along the central coast. Historians say the...
Vietnam, Belarus broaden economic, trade ties

Vietnam, Belarus broaden economic, trade ties

(VOVworld) – 200 Belarusian companies and 60 others from Vietnam have gathered in the Vietnam-Belarus business forum to step up the implementation of agreements reached between the two countries’ leaders...
Ao dai showcase in France

Ao dai showcase in France

(VOVworld) – Three Vietnamese fashion designers showcased 100 ao dai patterns (traditional Vietnamese women dress) at Chambord castle, 200 km from Paris, on Sunday
Vietnam - Japan Exhibition on Supporting Industries opens

Vietnam - Japan Exhibition on Supporting Industries opens

(VOVworld) – The ongoing Vietnam - Japan Exhibition on Supporting Industries is showcasing equipment and spare parts from automobiles, motorbikes, electronic and digital electronic products, processed plastic products, and packaging materials
Changes in Phu Yen’s mountain commune

Changes in Phu Yen’s mountain commune

(VOVworld) – Xuan Lanh commune in Dong Xuan district, Phu Yen province, has been developing toward a modern socio-economic infrastructure and appropriate production models. Since the beginning of this year,...
Vietnamese businesses seize TPP opportunities

Vietnamese businesses seize TPP opportunities

(VOVworld) - Economists and entrepreneurs from the garment, textile, leather footwear, and agricultural industries have examined the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations and the requirements for these sectors
Chula fashion loves Vietnam

Chula fashion loves Vietnam

(VOVworld) - Just a month after visiting Vietnam, Diego Cortizas Del Valle, a Spanish architect and designer decided to develop his career in a country, thousands of miles from his homeland for one...
Hanoi’s youths ready for municipal growth

Hanoi’s youths ready for municipal growth

(VOVworld) – A program was held this week to mark five years since Hanoi expanded its administrative boundary. Addressing a meeting in Hanoi yesterday/on Thursday, Nguyen Thi Nga, Secretary...
Wednesday July 24, 2013

Wednesday July 24, 2013

A: Dear listeners, we hope this week’s edition of the Letter Box finds you well. Before answering some of the many interesting questions from listeners, we would like to...